Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Maurice M. (Molly) Craft

(1895-1979)

— Tidewater Baseball Shrine —

Maurice M. (Molly) Craft Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 18, 2025

1. Maurice M. (Molly) Craft Marker

Inscription. Portsmouth-born and raised. A brilliant star in baseball and basketball at Portsmouth High. Played every position except catcher, signed by Norfolk as a pitcher in 1915. After one season, scouted by the great Nick Altrock and sold to Washington Senators with cash from sale keeping local club from folding.

Had distinction of pitching on same staff with Walter Johnson in Washington through 1919. Sent to Minneapolis in 1920, Minor League career extended through 1929. Was all - time favorite in Virginia League playing both in Portsmouth and Norfolk.

Erected by Norfolk Tides.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 36° 50.553′ N, 76° 16.774′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is on Park Avenue 0.1 miles north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the main concourse of Harbor Park baseball stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel J. McClellan (a few steps from this marker); James A. (Jim) Coates (a few steps from this marker); William Winfield (Win) Clark (a few steps from this marker);

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Edgar Garland Braxton (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence Peter (Yogi) Berra (a few steps from this marker); Henry Albert (Hank) Bauer (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Cuddyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Marvin Astor Townsend III (Towny) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Regarding Maurice M. (Molly) Craft. The Tidewater Baseball Shrine recognizes players and executives who have significantly contributed to the game of baseball in the Tidewater area of Virginia.
The shrine is located at Harbor Park, which is home to the Norfolk Tides, a AAA minor league baseball team affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles.The Norfolk Tides annually induct new members into the shrine.

Also see . . . Molly Craft. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Maurice M. (Molly) Craft Marker

3. Molly Craft

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.